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Sacré-Cœur, Paris

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The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris, commonly known as Sacré-Cœur Basilica and often simply Sacré-Cœur (French: Basilique du Sacré-Cœur, pronounced [sakʁe kœʁ]), is a Roman Catholic church and minor basilica, dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, in Paris, France. A popular landmark, the basilica is located at the summit of the butte Montmartre, the highest point in the city. Sacré-Cœur is a double monument, political and cultural, both a national penance for the defeat of France in the 1870 Franco-Prussian War and the socialist Paris Commune of 1871 crowning its most rebellious neighborhood, and an embodiment of conservative moral order, publicly dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, which was an increasingly popular vision of a loving and sympathetic Christ.
The basilica was designed by Paul Abadie. Construction began in 1875 and was completed in 1914. The basilica was consecrated after the end of World War I in 1919.

Phone

+33 1 53 41 89 00

Opening hours

Sunday
06:00 - 22:30

Monday
06:00 - 22:30

Tuesday
06:00 - 22:30

Wednesday
06:00 - 22:30

Thursday
06:00 - 22:30

Friday
06:00 - 22:30

Saturday
06:00 - 22:30

Meep Meep

7 days ago

Amazing views from the top of the steps, well worth visiting! As others have said, we experienced the most aggressive approaches to selling goods here. We spotted the common tactic of placing a bracelet on someone's wrist and demanding that they then pay for it, but when a man grabbed by fiance's left hand and refused to loosen his grip for some time, it was clear he was trying to get his engagement ring. Like anywhere, be vigilant and keep your hands protected - in pockets or folded arms has worked well for us. Alternatively, get the very cheap funicular to the top to avoid this issue

Tam Jay

8 days ago

In a nut shell- magnificent!
Went here during the day and climbed 300 steps to get to the tome of the dome (€6 entrance fee March 2018).
The view was breath taking (as well as climbing the steps but there was a place to sit at the top to catch my breath fortunately).
At the foot of the steps just a few minutes away there is an amazing place to eat- Josse- budget friendly price, served by very generous and friendly people- you will not regret this choice for lunch but make sure you check opening hours to not be disappointed.

Deepak Jaisingh

a month ago

It was a wonderful experience being there. The visited the church. It was quite peaceful to be there. The architecture was good. They have cable way trolley to go up to the first level. There is car park here and good place to get the view of Paris from here. There is small train here on wheels running on road to go upto the entrance of Church.

David Seemungal

6 days ago

Beautiful church, spectacular views of Paris, especially from the walkway around the dome after the climb up the near claustrophobic spiral staircase. I wonder about how it might have been in the days when a candle or torch was the only choice. We were lucky, the cherry trees were beginning to bloom, we enjoyed a beautiful sunset over the city and a great perspective on the Eiffel Tower.

Harrison Armstrong

23 days ago

We went here at night and it was stunning! The Bassillica is so impressive at night as it's lit up and looks like a shining beacon above Paris.
There is a tram that can take you from the bottom to the top if you don't fancy the walk, cost is the same as one metro ticket, which you can buy 10 for about 13 euros.
Views of Paris from the top and stunning in either day or night, a must see.

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